Nerve sparing clitoroplasty in a rare case of idiopathic clitoromegaly

ABSTRACT

Clitoromegaly is an embarrassing condition causing psychological stress, requiring intervention. The goals of clitoroplasty are to achieve normal genital anatomy and to preserve tactile sensation with a satisfactory sexual response. We present a rare case of idiopathic clitoromegaly managed by reduction clitoroplasty, preserving the dorsal neurovascular bundle and extensive network of nerves around the corpora to the glans and the creation of labia minora.

KEY WORDS

Clitoris - clitoromegaly - clitoroplasty

 

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

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